3-day canyoning in Sierra de Guara: Rappel, swim, climb

Rappel, swim and scramble through 100 canyons in three days

A 3-day canyoning program in Sierra de Guara, Spain, where you learn and progress through rappelling, swimming, rope work and canyon navigation under the guidance of experienced instructors. Each day runs 6 to 8 hours with routes chosen to match your experience and the conditions. You move between cliffs, gorges and natural pools, building technique across three days of evolving challenges.

The experience

The base camp at Expediciones is where each day begins. Your guide issues the technical kit (neoprene, helmet, harness, canyoning backpack, hermetic box and ropes), then you move out for a canyon run that typically lasts between 6 and 8 hours depending on which route the guide selects. The itinerary adapts to your level and to the weather and water flow on the day. There is no fixed script. You walk to the canyon entrance, stop for a safety briefing and any training the guide deems necessary, then descend into the canyon itself, tackling its aquatic, land and air challenges: swimming through pools, rappelling down rock faces, scrambling over terrain, moving through gorges with translucent water.

The three days are built around progression. You start with techniques suited to your experience, then the routes and challenges evolve as your confidence and skill grow. A guide who knows the Sierra de Guara's more than 100 canyons can customize the selection based on what you want to work on, what conditions allow, and what you are ready for. The program covers swimming, diving, apnea, rope handling on rappels, self-protection techniques and the footwork that moves you safely through water and over rock. Snack breaks punctuate the day. A picnic stop comes before or within the canyon itself.

You return to base camp each afternoon, then the cycle repeats the next morning. By the third day, the canyons you tackle and the techniques you refine reflect what you have learned and where you want to push. The Sierra de Guara's reputation rests on the sheer number of routes and the quality of the terrain (some canyons rank among the most beautiful in the world), so the three days give you real variety and real depth rather than a rushed sampling.

What’s included

• All canyoning and safety equipment including neoprene suit, helmet, harness, canyoning backpack, hermetic box and ropes.
• qualified guide in English, Spanish or French.
• instruction in rappelling, swimming, rope work and canyon navigation.
• three days of evolving routes customized to your level and conditions.

Before you book

Lasts 3d, runs every day at 09:30, from € 230 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 74 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (12 to 13 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Expediciones

Is this one for you?The base camp at Expediciones is your starting point each morning, so you do not need a car or prior knowledge of where to go. If you are staying in the region without transport, the guide can advise on the best way to reach base camp. Confirm this when you book so the operator can arrange details with you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (12 to 13 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What canyoning equipment do I need to bring, and what does the guide provide?

The guide supplies all technical equipment: neoprene suit, helmet, harness, canyoning backpack, hermetic box and ropes. You bring your own swimwear, towel and any personal items. The guide will advise on footwear suitable for wet rock.

How long does each day of canyoning actually take, and what happens during that time?

Each day runs between 6 and 8 hours depending on the canyon selected. You walk to the canyon entrance, receive a safety briefing and any necessary training, then descend the canyon itself, swimming through pools, rappelling down rock faces and scrambling over terrain. A picnic break comes before or within the canyon, and snack breaks punctuate the day.

Do the three days follow the same canyon, or do you move to different canyons each day?

You move to different canyons each day. The guide selects routes based on your level, the weather, water flow rates and what techniques you want to work on, so the three days offer real variety across the Sierra de Guara's more than 100 routes.

What if I have never canyoned before? Can I still join this 3-day program?

Yes. The program is customized to your experience level, and the three days are built around progression: you start with techniques suited to beginners, then the routes and challenges evolve as your skill grows. The guide provides all necessary training and adapts the itinerary to your pace.

What swimming ability do I need to have before booking?

You should be able to swim at least 30 meters. Canyoning involves moving through water, so basic swimming confidence is essential for safety and enjoyment.